From Monday 18 to Sunday 24 September
| Tuesday 19, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 september at 9:30 p.m. Mario Monicelli Cinema Tuesday 19 “Oppenheimer,” America in 1942 is in the throes of the events of World War II and decides to initiate the “Manhattan Project” led by scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer; the intent is purposeful, namely to produce a revolutionary weapon, the atomic bomb. Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 “Io capitano,” a film by Matteo Garrone. Two teenage cousins from Senegal, want to become music stars in Europe. Secretly they embark on their great venture, and the journey will prove to be an odyssey through the Sahara desert dotted with the corpses of those who died in the journey, Libyan prisons and the endless and dangerous Mediterranean. Until 21 september, single seat at €3.50 in conjunction with “Cinema Revolution.” The screening on Sunday 24 is anticipated at 5:30 p.m. Online presale available. Place: “Mario Monicelli” Cinema, at the Ridotto del Teatro del Popolo. Tuesday 17 and Friday 22 september at 9:15 p.m. Mettiamoci in gioco Two weekly meetings for board game enthusiasts, but above all fans of games of all eras and types. Admission and participation free of charge. Info at info.mettiamocingioco@gmail.com. Place: “Il Progresso” cultural club, Corso Matteotti 19. Thursday 21 september at 9:30 p.m. Presentation of theater season 2023-2024 Teatro del Popolo presents the new theater season, speakers will include Mayor Alessio Falorni, Cultural Councilor Claudia Centi, Paolo Regini, President of Banca Cambiano 1884 Spa, Cristina Scaletti, President of Fondazione Toscana Spettacolo Onlus, Maria Cristina Giglioli, President of Fondazione Teatro del Popolo, Vania Pucci, artistic director. At the end of the presentation there will be a toast to celebrate together the beginning of the new season. Free admission. Info: Teatro del Popolo Ticket Office +39 0571 633482 or info@teatrocastelfiorentino.it, or Giallo Mare Minimal theater +39 0571 81629 or info@giallomare.it Place: Teatro del Popolo. Sunday 24 September at 10:00 a.m. Barter Party “It’s not for me anymore, but if it’s for you …”, a special morning that makes bartering the protagonist. No price tags on display, just a mutual exchange of objects, clothes, games, … as in the past. Info at festabarattocastelfiorentino@gmail.com. Place: Via Togliatti 77. Sunday 24 September at 9:30 a.m. Walk for a friend A simple hike to remember the fraternal bond that links Castelfiorentino to Luigi Grazioli. The initiative will see the walkers reach the Pieve di Coiano located on the Via Francigena, starting from the hamlet of Dogana; the walk will continue with a visit to the Castle of Coiano and its stupendous wine cellars, and then everyone will meet up at the Circolo Arci Puppino for a collective social lunch. Info and reservations at +39 3391561203. Place: Dogana locality. Until Monday 8 January 2024 Community Widespread exhibition featuring site-specific installations by artist Davide Dall’Osso. The main themes of this fourth edition are “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Cooperate”. The 80 sculptures in the exhibition are located throughout the city, and can be viewed both outdoors and at the Municipal Library and the BeGo Museum. For info: +39 0571629049. Place: High and low historic centre and city street. |
| Friday 6 to Sunday 8 october Via Francigena… in Valdelsa – Between dream and legend From Monday 2 to Saturday 7 Six days dedicated to schools, with trekking routes for students. Friday 6 3:00 p.m., meeting at “La Ginestra” Day Care Center (via Che Guevara) for an easy hike on the Via Francigena, suitable for everyone. 9:30 p.m. in Castelnuovo, Via Roma “When Fear Crosses the Francigena,” a six-stage walk to relive the fears and torments experienced by pilgrims in the Middle Ages. Info and reservations +39 0571 629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. Saturday 7 3:00 p.m. “Mangia e Cammina”, by parish church in Coiano, a trekking route accompanied by a guide, with stops at two farms for tasting local products. Contribution €12. Info and reservations: Rosanna +39 3471065161. 5:00 p.m. “Poets on the Francigena,” at Castle in Coiano for poetry, music and tasting. Paolo Parrini and Claudio Damiani, with musical accompaniment fand then tasting for 15€. Info and reservations +39 0571 629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. 6:00 p.m. Meet at Piazza Santa Barbara “Via Francigena at sunset”, a pre-dinner walk to discover enchanting landscapes. Info and reservations Nicola +39 3284136156. 8:00 p.m. Dinner at the “Pilgrim’s Canteen,” Circolo Arci Castelnuovo, Via Roma, single price €18. Reservation required +39 3394716333 / +39 3392202877. 9:00 p.m. “Theater Night in the streets of the village” in Castelnuovo. Six performances through the village streets. Info and reservations +39 0571 629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. Sunday 8 8:15 a.m. “In the footsteps of Sigeric,” two routes departing from San Genesio (San Miniato) and Montaione in Piazza della Repubblica and arriving in Coiano. Info and reservations Nicola +39 3284136156. 9:15 a.m. “RaccontinCammino,” route from Coiano to Castelnuovo with theatrical entertainment. The trail is also open to people with disabilities. Info and reservations Nicola +39 3284136156. 9:00 a.m. “The Francigena in e-bike” with meeting at Castelnuovo sports area, a route of about 40Km direction to San Miniato, with packed lunch. 10€ contribution. Info and reservations +39 3385033436 or prolocodicastelfiorentino@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. “Trekking on horseback” departing from Castelfiorentino, via del Vallone, route to Castelnuovo, passing through Monteacuto. 1:00 p.m. Lunch at the “Pilgrim’s Canteen,” Circolo Arci Castelnuovo, Via Roma, single price €18. Reservation required +39 3394716333 / +39 3392202877. 3:00 p.m. “Un borgo in festa,” Seven theatrical performances repeated every half hour in the corners of Castelnuovo. Info and reservations +39 0571 629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorenitno.fi.it All day long: “The Streets of Art,” the hamlet of Castelnuovo from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. is filled with artists: the Street of Painting, the Street of Sculpture, the Street of Music, the Street of Dance, the Street of Poets and the Square of the Photography. Also ancient games and market stalls with products of the territory. Friday through Sunday. “Photo exhibition” in the Church of St. Barbara. Hours: Fri. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sat. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Sun- 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Every Monday from 10:00 a.m. The Genius Loci of Valdelsa The painter Benozzo Gozzoli becomes the fil rouge of the half-day tour with a visit to Castelfiorentino and entrance to the BeGo Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art of Santa Verdiana. Organised by Robintur spa in collaboration with Toscana nel Cuore. Reservations at Argonauta Viaggi in Empoli. |